LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Sharks website is buzzing with anticipation as they report on the upcoming NRL Round 13 clash between the Sharks and Eels.
It's a classic tale of David versus Goliath, with the Eels sitting in 15th place while the Sharks are riding high at the top of the ladder.
Despite the odds stacked against them, the Eels are not ones to shy away from a challenge.
The Sharks will be missing key players Nicho Hynes and Cam McInnes due to their call-ups to the coveted Origin squad.
While they are thrilled to see Michael Maguire's Blues donning the Sharks jersey, they are now faced with the daunting task of maintaining their winning streak without their captain and star halfback.
The Sharks suffered a humiliating 42-0 defeat at Shark Park in their last game, exposing vulnerabilities in their once solid defense.
They know they need to regroup and get back to the basics when they take on the Eels, especially with a new halves pairing taking the field.
On the other side of the field, the Eels will be missing their workhorse lock J'maine Hopgood, who will be making his Origin debut for Queensland.
However, the return of star playmaker Mitch Moses and skipper Clint Gutherson could potentially turn the tide in favor of the Eels and pose a new threat to the Sharks.
The Eels are coming off a disappointing fifth consecutive loss to the Rabbitohs, but interim coach Trent Barrett can take solace in the fact that they won't be facing a full-strength Sharks team.
It's sure to be a thrilling showdown between these two teams, with both sides hungry for a much-needed win.